Biggest Notre Dame Questions Going Into Fall Camp – Defense

Brian Kelly predicts Notre Dame will go 12-0 in 2026

Brian Kelly sees a big season ahead for Notre Dame. The former coach of the Fighting Irish has a new gig as an analyst with CBS Sports. On Wednesday, Kelly predicted Notre Dame’s 2026 schedule game by game, and he doesn’t see a loss on the schedule for the Irish. Kelly predicts Notre Dame will be 12-0 going into the College Football Playoff. .@CoachBrianKelly gives us a game-by-game look at Notre Dame's 2026 schedule.Do you agree with his predic…

Mike Golic Sr. and Jr. Say Notre Dame’s 2026 Playoff Path Is Simple: Leave No Doubt

Mike Golic Jr. and Mike Golic Sr. boiled Notre Dame’s 2025 playoff case down to one phrase from inside the program: “leave no doubt.” On The Rich Eisen Show, the Golics said last year’s snub is clearly part of the backdrop, even if CJ Carr said the team is not dwelling on it, with Jr. summing up the message up simply: “just beat the crap out of everybody and they’re going to obviously have to let you into the tournament.”…

Blue & Gold staff predictions: How far will Notre Dame football go in 2026?

Here are Blue & Gold's staff predictions for the 2026 season, from Notre Dame's record to whether it will play for a national title.

Biggest Notre Dame Questions Going Into Fall Camp – Defense

Notre Dame's defense returns the overwhelming majority of its production in 2026, but the biggest question is whether Chris Ash will unleash the aggressive, attacking unit that dominated opponents down the stretch last season. We break down the biggest questions at every defensive position—from Bryce Young's emergence and the defensive tackle rotation to the loaded linebacker corps, rising stars in the secondary, and the schematic tweaks that co…